Scarecrows & plastic owls

[heybarb]

Do scarecrows and plastic owls really work to deter predators like hawks, coyotes and foxes? Has anyone actually been successful at protecting free range chickens this way?

We've lost 2 chickens in 2 weeks and I'm willing to try almost anything - except building an enclosed run!

 

[zazouse]

Never worked at my place and i got a perty one with a moving head too, critter looks real but it didn't scare my birds so i should have known better. LOL

 

[heybarb]

I was at TSC today and bought an owl any way. My husband laughed at me, but I thought "If there is any chance it could work, why not?" I probably just wasted $8.99, but at least the kids feel better!